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While it’s still winter in other parts of the country, we’ll be celebrating spring down here in New Orleans, complete with blooming azaleas! Come visit Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast this March, and take a walk through history during the … Continue reading →

Top names in literature, theater and culture descend upon New Orleans March 25-29, 2015, to celebrate the power of the written word at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. The fest has grown over its 29-year existence in both the … Continue reading →

In New Orleans, a city known for great times, Mardi Gras is the knock-out party of the year, with multiple days of parades, music and raucous fun, culminating on Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Now’s the time to start planning … Continue reading →

Turkey Day festivities in the Crescent City start early and, fitting a city that loves its parties, end a few days later. In between, visitors will be treated to great food, a fun parade, races and one of the greatest … Continue reading →

Guests at Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast are always hungry to get a taste of real New Orleans food. At the Bourbon, Boudin & Beer event, a benefit for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, they’ll get a chance to taste a … Continue reading →

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is one of the biggest and best events in town. Presented by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, this yearly celebration of music and local culture is one to put on your bucket list … Continue reading →

Each year the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association hosts the Spring Fiesta. This classic event has helped to celebrate the area’s history, historic architecture, and the preservation of both since 1937. This year, the Festival is celebrated on the weekends … Continue reading →

New Orleans has a long history of literature. A number of authors, both current and historic, have either called NOLA their home, or spent a considerable amount of time here. For all of you who love literature, whether you love … Continue reading →